Katy Young

Wildcard
DISC Type : csi

Partner at UpliftRFP

New Zealand

Overview

Katy Young is a consulting leader with over 20 years of experience in Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M), process improvement, and organizational change. As Director at Nebty Consulting and Partner at UpliftRFP, she focuses on tailoring practical solutions for clients. People she has worked with describe her as focused, quick, and a delight to work with.

Katy is a co-founder of Nebty Consulting, a firm that provides pro bono support and career advice for those who have faced workplace bullying, reflecting a commitment to professional advocacy. She is also interested in the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, indicating a focus on governance and professional standards.

Her company name, Nebty, is inspired by Egyptian mythology and translates to “Two Ladies, ” symbolizing her business strategy of collaboration and strength through partnership.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Slow

ROI Driven

Curious But Skeptical

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell  They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions

Topics They Care About

P3M Consulting
Her core expertise for over two decades, focusing on portfolio, programme, and project management to deliver excellence for clients in the public and private sectors.
Workplace Advocacy
Her company provides pro bono consulting and support for individuals needing career advice or dealing with workplace bullying issues.
Building Partnerships
She co-founded Nebty Consulting based on the principle of partnership and recently became a Partner at UpliftRFP, showing a focus on collaborative ventures.

Media Appearances

Katy has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Partner at UpliftRFP
3-2019
Director - Head of Consulting at Nebty Consulting Ltd
8-2014 - 3-2019
Director & Head of Consulting at Nonsuch Consulting Services
6-2009
Director & Consultant at KNY Ltd
6-2009 - 1-2013
Senior Consultant at PIPC / Cognizant

Education

1996 - 1998
BA from Victoria University of Wellington
Education details unavailable from St Oran's College

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 27 Location : New Zealand Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Partner at UpliftRFP
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Katy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Katy is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Katy

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Katy move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Katy take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Katy

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.